SOC 2020 code 2212Health or education (national pay scale)

Specialist medical practitioners: Skilled Worker visa salary

Specialist medical practitioners (SOC 2212) is a listed health or education occupation, so the salary must be at least £25,000 a year and meet the national pay scale for the role. As SOC 2020 occupation code 2211 (England, entry level).

Minimum salary
£25,000
£12.82 an hour

What this covers

Job titles in SOC 2212 include: Anaesthetist, Consultant (hospital service), Homeopath (medically qualified), Medical acupuncturist, Paediatrician, Psychiatrist, Radiologist, Surgeon.

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Live specialist medical practitioners jobs at licensed sponsors

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Section 12 approved psychiatrist required for SPR oncall shifts in London

Pulse Healthcare Limited

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LondonPsychiatryPosted 2 weeks agoVerified sponsor ✓ · A-rated
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  • No salary shown. This looks like Specialist medical practitioners (SOC 2212) (a best guess from the job title), which needs at least £25,000.
  • It must also meet the national pay scale: As SOC 2020 occupation code 2211 (England, entry level).

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Vascular Surgeon Consultant - East London

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ManchesterAcute DoctorsPosted 2 Jul 2026Verified sponsor ✓ · A-rated
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  • No salary shown. This looks like Specialist medical practitioners (SOC 2212) (a best guess from the job title), which needs at least £25,000.
  • It must also meet the national pay scale: As SOC 2020 occupation code 2211 (England, entry level).

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Radiologist required for remote screening work

Pulse Healthcare Limited

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LondonAcute DoctorsPosted 4 Feb 2026Verified sponsor ✓ · A-rated
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  • No salary shown. This looks like Specialist medical practitioners (SOC 2212) (a best guess from the job title), which needs at least £25,000.
  • It must also meet the national pay scale: As SOC 2020 occupation code 2211 (England, entry level).

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Radiologists Required Remote Working

Pulse Healthcare Limited

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LondonAcute DoctorsPosted 4 Feb 2026Verified sponsor ✓ · A-rated
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  • No salary shown. This looks like Specialist medical practitioners (SOC 2212) (a best guess from the job title), which needs at least £25,000.
  • It must also meet the national pay scale: As SOC 2020 occupation code 2211 (England, entry level).

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Consultant Psychiatrist - Rehab & Acute Ward

Pulse Healthcare Limited

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ManchesterPsychiatryPosted 21 Nov 2025Verified sponsor ✓ · A-rated
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  • No salary shown. This looks like Specialist medical practitioners (SOC 2212), which needs at least £25,000.
  • It must also meet the national pay scale: As SOC 2020 occupation code 2211 (England, entry level).

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A rough guide, not immigration advice. Check the rules on GOV.UK.

Consultant Psychiatrist OCD

Pulse Healthcare Limited

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London PsychiatryPosted 21 Nov 2025Verified sponsor ✓ · A-rated
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  • No salary shown. This looks like Specialist medical practitioners (SOC 2212) (a best guess from the job title), which needs at least £25,000.
  • It must also meet the national pay scale: As SOC 2020 occupation code 2211 (England, entry level).

Check the going rate for SOC 2212 →

A rough guide, not immigration advice. Check the rules on GOV.UK.

Questions about SOC 2212

What salary do specialist medical practitioners need for a UK Skilled Worker visa?
Specialist medical practitioners (SOC 2212) is a listed health or education occupation, so the salary must be at least £25,000 a year and meet the national pay scale for the role. As SOC 2020 occupation code 2211 (England, entry level).
Who decides which occupation code a job uses?
Your sponsor chooses the SOC 2020 code when it assigns your certificate of sponsorship. It must match the job's actual duties, not just its title.

Related occupations

Source: Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations and the Temporary Shortage List on GOV.UK, as of 13 October 2026. A guide, not immigration advice: PhD discounts, the Immigration Salary List and pre-April-2024 transitional rates aren't covered.